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Akela’s World Program Areas

During your stay with us, your group will be part of a Super Den. Usually several units are in a den of about 40 campers. Sometimes a larger unit will make up the entire Super Den on their own. You will share a campsite with the other units in your Super Den. Your tables in the Dining Hall will be in the same area too.
During program time your Super Den Chief, a staff guide, will lead you on your adventures to the various program areas. They will come to your densite and help round up the Scouts and get everyone on their way. To keep the Scouts entertained they will lead the boys in songs and activities.

The Super Den Chief is also your main staff contact for questions and concerns. If he is unable to answer your questions please feel free to contact the Program or Camp Director.

Your Super Den Chief will also have one or two assistants. These assistants are Counselors-in-Training. They are volunteer staff in an internship program. Even with this assistance, at times the Super Den Chief will need your help. With roughly 25 Scouts in a Super Den their job can be a challenge. Please lend a hand as you can.

Appleseed’s Nature Trail

On the way to Huck Finn’s Waterfront, take a few minutes to stop and appreciate some of northern Wisconsin’s more interesting plant life. All the plants are native to the area and can be found all over camp for those with a keen eye.

This is your opportunity to see the zoo animals outside of the zoo. Can you spot a chipmunk or asquirrel? Can you find any animal tracks in the sand or mud? What are they? Deer? Porcupine? How many different birds can you hear if you listen closely?

Babe the Blue Ox

All of the greatest superheroes have super costumes! Make your very own superhero mask and costume to hide your secret identity from villains. Use markers, glue, and other decorations to make your costume as awesome and frightening as you can!

Baloo’s Cave

We’ve found Dr. Horrible’s secret lair! Explore his dark domain to uncover his diabolical plans. Be sure to put on your hard hats before entering, and, adults, watch your heads; the ceiling is very low. Also, learn about some of his mad science tricks and use them to make your own super gadgets!

Climbing

With great challenges come great power! Face the fearsome climbing wall and show just how heroic you really are! The Webelos will travel to Hanna Venture Base to try this truly unique adventure. The indoor climbing wall is 22 feet high withthree different sections allows for all kinds of paths. All Scouts are outfitted with safety equipment and are assisted and encouraged by certified climbing staff.

Crockett’s Glen

Welcome to the Superpowers Medical Rehabilitation Center. Help our scientists to patch up our heroes and overcome mind control. Use BB guns, bows, slingshots, and rocks to deliver needed superhero cures. At Crockett’s Glen you will also have opportunities to earn the BB Gun and Archery beltloop.

Fort Akela

The Snowplow Memorial Bank Trust is being robbed! Arm yourselves with wet sponges and prepare to defend it against the robbers. Work together to make your way into the vault and be sure to protect the innocent civilians.

Huck Finn’s Waterfront

Our aquatic friends are in trouble! Help our heroes to rescue our fishy pals from danger and to recover the equipment from the flooded underwater base. Impress us with your own water powers by showing us your best swimming, fishing, and boating moves.

Here you can experience the refreshing waters of Crystal Lake. Our lifeguards are available to help you with your swimming belt loop or provide basic swimming instruction. There are also beach and water toys available for use. Boating opportunities include rowboats or paddle boats, and for the Webelos, we have a set of sit-on-top kayaks to tour around on. Bring your own fishing pole and tackle, or try a bamboo pole in true Huck Finn style. Grab a parent and you can work on the fishing belt loop.

Treehouses

Here at the Justice League of Akela’s World Watchtower, we keep watch over all of camp for villains hiding in the woods. Help us to spot these dastardly ne’er-do-wells and learn about the kinds of camouflage and stealth animals and the military use in the real world. When the time is right, escape through the emergency exit.

Lost Ship

Do you have what it takes to save a life? Come to the ship to explore the world of poisonous plants and animals and discover how to save someone in the woods. Then practice your rescue skills as you save the citizens of the city of LostShipopolis from their villainous kidnappers.

Zoological Center

Nature has the greatest superpowers of all! Explore the unique adaptations and powers of animals from around the world. See lizards that change color, tortoises with powerful shells, rabbits that jump high in the air, snakes that swallow their food alive, and much more! Our zoological center allows Scouts an opportunity to learn about and interact with a large selection of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Have you ever held a tortoise or come face to face with a snake as long as you are? This is a stop you don’t want to miss.